50 years of James Bond

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James Bond is back, in a new film with a retro title that evokes the series' past. The next 007 adventure will be called "SPECTRE," the dastardly fictional terrorist organization featured in "Dr. No" and other early Bond films.

James Bond is back, in a new film with a retro title that evokes the series' past. The next 007 adventure will be called "SPECTRE," the dastardly fictional terrorist organization featured in "Dr. No" and other ... more

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James Bond is back, in a new film with a retro title that evokes... Photo-7226916.50011 - Houston Chronicle

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Dr. No

Dr. No, 1962

Ursula Andress in a scene from the James Bond film, "Dr. No." Her image personifies the gorgeous, mysterious cool of the Bond girl.

Dr. No, 1962

Ursula Andress in a scene from the James Bond film, "Dr. No." Her image personifies the gorgeous, mysterious cool of the Bond girl.

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Dr. No, 1962 Ursula Andress in a scene from the James Bond... Photo-3536467.50011 - Houston Chronicle

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From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love, 1963

This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Sean Connery, left, as James Bond in a scene from the 1963 film, "From Russia With Love." Connery, a relatively unknown Scottish actor and former bodybuilder, was cast in the hit movie as Bond.

West German actress Karin Dor poses in a Garden in Kobe, Japan during a break of filming some scenes for the James Bond Movie "You Only Live Twice." Known in Germany as "Miss Crime" she plays the part of the "bad girl."

Actor Roger Moore poses with a martini and a cigar at the Dorchester Hotel in London, on August 1, 1972, after the announcement was made that he will play the British secret agent James Bond 007, in the new production "Live and Let Die."

Co-stars Roger Moore, left, and Lois Chiles pose by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 1978, one week before filming begins for the 11th James Bond film, "Moonraker." Chiles will play the part of Dr. Holly Goodhead.